Health board urges Quenemo to fix sewage plant
The State Board of Health led by Dr. Thomas R. Hood asks Quenemo to correct deficiencies in its sewage plant’s secondary treatment after a report of raw sewage in the Marais des Cygnes. Ottawa water intake remains within safe bacteria levels. board pushes action to correct the plant.
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State Board of Health
Quetemo
Thomas R. Hood
State Board
Hall
Dr. Hood
J. B. Muecke
Ottawa
Muecke
Marais Des Cygnes
Hood
Quenemo
Board of Health
National Guard Battery Prepares for Camp McCoy Run
Officers and men of the local National Guard unit head for Camp McCoy Wisconsin for their fifth week summer encampment. The 127th field artillery battalion sends 21 men and two officers by trucks while a small group travels by plane and private cars. Lt James Richardson commands the unit at McCoy with Lt Art Wagoner and Sgt John Springer among those departing. Recruits Alvin Burgoon Kenneth Coffman Samuel Davidson Gary Miller George Hull Robert Steward Gary West James Witham Donald Cain Ralph Clark Nathan Johnson Billie Stankard James Thornbrugh will attend recruit school and fire for record later. The convoy departs Friday to St Joseph Missouri then north to McCoy. Governor Fred Hall and Governor Phil Donnelly will be highlighted guests for a division review.
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127Th Field Artillery Batttalion
McCoy
Art Wagoner
John Springer
Wisconsin
Joral
Don Capper
James Richardson
Camp McCoy
Alvin Burgoon
Kenneth Coffman
Samuel Davidson
Gary Miller
George Hull
Robert
Steward
Gary West
James Witham
Donald Cain
Ralph Clark
Nathan Johnson
Billie
Stankard
James Thornbrugh
Fred Hall
Kansas
Phil M. Donnelly
Missouri
David E. Johnson
Ottawa
John Kaiser
Paola
St. Joseph
Walton K. Weltmer
Lawrence
Wilburn Anderson
Art Gump
Wayne Criss
Richa
Governor Hall fires Zurbucken from Vehicle Department
Gov Hall dismisses Will Zurbucken assistant superintendent of the State Motor Vehicle Department for alleged civil service law violations. Hall cited a letter Zurbucken wrote to a Dodge City field rep urging pamphlet distribution attacking Hall and noted state postage on circulars. Zurbucken, a longtime Dodge City political figure, said the letter was his only campaign writing and claimed six circulars were sent to Dodge City Great Bend and Pratt. He asserted he has 35 years in politics and hinted it may be time to retire.
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Topeka
Fred Hall
Will Zurbucken
State Motor Vehicle Department
Zurbucken
Hall
Charles Nolind
Dodge City
Nolind
Arn
Great Bend
Larned
Pratt
Payne H. Ratner
Face Lifting At O H S In Ottawa
The Ottawa senior high school building undergoes a reconditioning with wiring for fluorescent lighting completed. Wall decor, floors, stairs, windows, and seating will be updated over several weeks as Elliott Barnes manages the electrical contract and hiring for painting and floor work. Future plans include lighting upgrades at Hawthorne and the junior high.
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Ottawa Senior High
Elliott Barnes
Hawthorne
Eugene Field
Some Eligible For First Polio Shots
Eligible children who missed the first polio dose in April may receive their first shot Thursday at Memorial Auditorium. Second doses will also be given that day from 1 p.m. Dr. George W. Davis, county health officer, cited state board of health guidance. Parents lacking permit slips may sign up at Memorial auditorium.
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George’ W. Davis
State Board of ‘Health
Memorial Auditorium
Dayla
More Than 300 Sign For Baseball Trip To K C
Ottawa Chamber of Commerce reports more than 300 tickets sold for a baseball trip to Kansas City to see City Athletics vs the White Sox. Package deals include bus transport and hotel options with corporate buyers and area firms purchasing blocks for employees. Deadline for ticket return is July 30 with sales continuing at the Chamber office and local banks.
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Ottawa Chambers
of Commerce
Bob Miller
C. of C
Sporta
Miller
Chamber of Commerce
Kangasj
City Athletics
Chicago
White Sox
Peoof
National Bank
Ottawa
Richmond
Wellsville
Pomona
North American
Kelvina l
Coca-Cola
First National Bank
Fenja
Herald
Peoples National Bank
Weidmann Transportation
Curby ‘Auto Supply
Hewitt, Chev- Tire & Battery
Sheldon Truck & Tractor
Ottawa Youth Charged With Assault After Forest Park Fight
An Ottawa youth aged 16 identified as James Bailey of 131 Poplar was charged with assault and disturbing the peace after an alleged fight at Forest Park near a swimming pool. Bailey and two other youths under 16 were held. the younger boys were released today with no charges yet. The trio is to appear before county officials for a conference this afternoon.
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Ottawa
Forest Park
James Bailey
Poplar
A Spark For World Peace Declared at Geneva Talks
President Eisenhower announced that a spark of world peace was ignited at the Big Four Geneva talks. He cautioned patience and sacrifice will be needed and outlined four results: commitment to peace, awareness that nuclear war would be race suicide, negotiations without propaganda, and closer NATO unity.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Geneva
Tice
Oval
White House
United States
NATO
Ottawa Weather Soaring To 98 Degrees At Noon
Ottawa noon reading reached 98 degrees as John P. Kelsey, local observer, reported. Clouds moved in early afternoon providing partial relief from the heat.
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Ottawa
John P. Kelsey
Second Polio Shots Thursday
All county children eligible for a second Salk polio vaccine should attend Thursday July 28 at 3 p.m. at the Memorial auditorium. Ottawa and other county children will be served, except Wellaville children who will go to Wollsville. Mrs. William Bowers chairs the vaccination program.
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Bowers
William Bowers
Ottawa
Wellaville
Wollsville
Fight On Big Road Program Heads for House Clash
Washington sees the largest road-building plan in history moving to a crucial House debate. Rep Fallon proposes 4844 billion dollars for federal and state road construction over 13 years while a party line fight over funding looms. The House Rules Committee backs fast debate with a tax hike package totaling about 12.4 billion over 16 years, mainly a gasoline tax rise.
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Washington
Rep
Fallon
D-Md
Palton
House Rules Committee
House Public Works Committee
Eisenhower
Humphrey
Dondero
Michigan
Public Works Committee
Senate
Community Survey Ad Urges Reader Feedback on Local Stores
A community notice invites readers to fill out a Community Survey Opinion Form to express thoughts on advertising and store values. The message highlights three aims: attention, interest, and immediate action, naming Richardson's Shoe Store and Townsends Montgomery Ward & Co as examples.
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Richardson's Shoe Store
Townsends Montgomery Ward & Co
Fire in Methodist Home For Aged Washington
A fire damaged the Methodist Home for the Aged in Washington. Gen Brownell said he told Air Force Secretary Talbott in January he could not judge the legality of Talbott outside business activities. Knowland expressed cautious optimism for a Saturday adjournment, despite difficulties. House GOP Leader Martin pushed for week’s end adjournment, leaning toward mid next week. In Copenhagen, fire turned the Danish submarine Saelen into a hollow shell, trapping crew and burning three sailors in the engine room.
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Washington II
Brownell
Air Force
Harold E. Talbott
Talbott
Washington
Knowland
Calif
White House
Congress
Martin
Mase
Copenhagen
Denmark
Evacuation of 286 Inmates From Topeka Home for the Aged
A spectacular fire at the Methodist Home for the Aged in Topeka during morning prayers evacuated 286 residents, including over 100 bedridden. No fatalities reported as fire spread from attic to a new south wing. Relatives from Ottawa area planned to travel tonight as fire crews treated smoke inhalation and moved residents to shelters.
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Topeka
Methodist Home For
Jith
College Streets
Ottawans 2
Ottawa
Topeks Methodist Home
Mra
J. R. Dodsworth
Lingie Foster
G. A. Eldridge
Alma Bolcourt
Edith Waddle
Princeton
K. L. McClellan
Pomona
C. B. Zook
Ottawa First Methodist Church
Franklin
National Guard
Bam
Dulles Says War Less Likely After Geneva Summit
Washington reports quote Secretary of State Dulles saying war danger has receded due to the Big Four talks in Geneva. He echoed President Eisenhower’s remark that a spark of world peace was ignited, stressing patience and sacrifice to keep it alive. The, United States will seek a cease fire in Korea and will discuss Red China questions at the Geneva talks starting Monday. Dulles noted German unification appears possible and may be achieved eventually.
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Washington
Dulles
Dangeer
Geneva
Eisenhower
Beisenhower
United States
Red China
Foroya
Weather forecast for today and Wednesday remains hot
Generally fair today tonight and Wednesday with continued heat. Widely scattered thunderstorms possible west this afternoon and evening. Low tonight 65 to 70 west to upper 70s east. High Wednesday near 100.
Franklin County to form advisory welfare group
Franklin County Kansas will appoint an advisory committee to the county board of social welfare under a new law. Counties with more than 500 receiving assistance must or may appoint a panel of five to 25 residents to advise on welfare matters. Franklin, averaging 82 recipients monthly in 1954, is in the small category. The county commissioners, who also sit on the welfare board, aim to have the committee functioning by fall with meetings two to six times yearly and authority to advise on policy.
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Franklin
Kansas
County Board of Social Welfare
State Board For Social Welfare
Franklin County
Ag Fhery Board of Social Welfare
State Department of Social Ware
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